Independent Obituaries: May 6, 2020
The following obituaries appeared in the May 6, 2020 edition of the Star Valley Independent. For more area obituaries please visit Schwab Mortuary. Deanne (Allred) Humpherys, 82, of Thayne, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2020 surrounded by…
County theaters and bowling alleys can now open
Lincoln County has been granted a variance that will allow movie theaters and bowling alleys to open. Here is the release from the governor’s office:
Multi-year project to improve access to Snake River underway
◆ Snake River Gateways project begins. Provided by Grand Teton National Park The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership on a multi-year project, Snake River Gateways, to transform three river access sites along…
Getting down to nutrition
By Shelley Balls, MDA, RD, LD UW Extension – Nutrition and Food Safety Educator Meal planning can look very different from one household to another. For example some families have a monthly meal plan lined out, while others plan a…
Business Council awards second federal grant to aid in fight against COVID-19, produce PPE for healthcare providers
The Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a federal grant request for $48,000 to purchase materials for the Wyoming Technology Coronavirus Coalition (WTCC) and WyoMakers to manufacture and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shields, hard and soft face masks, ear savers and gowns for…
The Tabernacle Choir Heritage Tour rescheduled for Summer 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Heritage Tour by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, originally scheduled for June 25-July 16, 2020, has been postponed until 2021. The 2021 performances will be in all the same cities…
WIC special supplemental nutrition program adapts during pandemic during serve Wyoming families
As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents about the continuing, important benefits available for many families through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program. WIC…
Wyoming Council of Women seeks nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across Cowboy state
The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the Cowboy State for recognition with the annual ‘Woman Entrepreneur Award.’ “Female entrepreneurs impact economies and families in every single community in Wyoming,” said Jennifer Wilmetti,…
Wyoming Legislature to Hold Special Session May 15-16
Cheyenne – The 65th Wyoming Legislature will convene for a two-day special legislative session beginning on May 15 at 8 a.m. The purpose of the special session is to address immediate needs of the state due to the COVID-19 public…